To the Editor: Change at Interfaith Caregivers
I am writing to make you aware of an important organizational change.
I regret to inform you that Lauri Harbison has resigned from her position as Executive Director at Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County (ICGMC) effective January 16, 2026. Lauri’s decision is a result of a personal need to relocate out of New Jersey. To share Lauri’s sentiment, “It is not easy to step away from an organization whose mission and people I deeply respect. Serving Interfaith Caregivers has been one of the most meaningful chapters of my professional life, as I have been continually inspired by the compassion, dedication, and resilience of our volunteers, staff, board and the community we serve.”
On behalf of the entire Board of Trustees, we thank Lauri for her unwavering dedication and commitment to ICGMC and for all she has done in carrying our mission forward. We wish her many blessings and much success in all her future pursuits.
The Board is not making any organizational or staff changes at this time. Our staff members have many years’ experience and are highly competent in their job functions, and we are confident in their ability to continue to effectively manage the operations of the agency. We strongly support each of them and will be available for any assistance and guidance they may require during the transition period.
Before the end of the month, the Board will finalize membership of a search committee and begin the process to hire a permanent ED.
Please allow me to take this opportunity to reiterate my deepest and heartfelt gratitude for your commitment to the mission of Interfaith Caregivers and your support of the Board and staff while we navigate this period of change. Please contact me at mgc621@gmail.com with any questions or feedback.
As we enter this beautiful holiday season, may you and your loved ones be filled with gratitude, peace and joy!
Maureen G. Cozzi
Chair, Board of Trustees
Opportunities: Call for Directors
Villagers Theatre in Somerset is accepting submissions for its 2026–27 season to shape a year built around bold ideas and inspiring storytelling.
This season, the theater is focusing on vision, innovation, and impact — creating space for directors to dream big, think creatively, and bring meaningful work to stage. The theater seeks artists who want to challenge, inspire, and connect with our community in fresh, exciting ways.
Whether you imagine MainStage spectacle, BlackBox intimacy, directors of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experience levels are encouraged to submit. Villagers offers multiple programs — MainStage, BlackBox, KidsVill, and TeensVill — and the season will be shaped around the proposals that excite us the most.
What to submit:
• Your proposed titles + authors
• If you’re new to Villagers: a résumé (or a list of shows you have directed) + one reference
Selected directors will be invited to meet with the production selection committee to explore your concepts, vision, and collaborative approach.
If you are a music director/choreographer/costumer/set designer/etc. and aren’t necessarily attached to a team, please send an email as there are always have directors looking for new additions.
The deadline for submissions is Thursday, January 8. Interviews will take place in January and February. The season will be announced in March. For questions, email Jared Milian, artistic director, board of directors, at jared@villagerstheatre.org.
Submit your proposal here.
Call for Art
The South Brunswick Arts Commission is accepting submissions for its next show, “Artistic Vocabulary — Line, Shape Form,” through Friday, January 9.
In a statement, the commission says: “In the next few shows, we will explore various elements used for artistic expression. For this show, we are looking for works that emphasize line, shape or form as the predominant element in the composition. All static media including fine crafts and abstract treatments are welcome. No AI generated art accepted.”
The exhibit will run from February 13 to April 17, 2026, in the Gallery, South Brunswick Municipal Building, 540 Route 522/Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction.
Original artwork will be considered in all media except film and video. Work must not have been exhibited at the Gallery before. The commission will determine any issue of appropriateness.
Images submitted should be in JPEG format set to RGB color and 100 pixels per inch resolution, to a maximum dimension of 2000 pixels. 2. Identify each image file name, using underscores to separate your informationd, for example: initials_applepie_1.jpg.
Work must be wired and ready to hang. All works on paper must be framed; canvas must be framed or have finished edges. No saw tooth clips will be accepted. Works on paper: must be under glass or Plexiglas. Maximum Framed Size: 60” wide x 42” high. 3-D work must not exceed a 20” x 24” footprint.
Buyers are referred to artists. South Brunswick Arts Commission takes no commission. Work is insured upon delivery (maximum value of $1,000; beyond this the artist will need their own insurance) and until pick-up date. Work may be marked not for sale (NFS) but an insured value must be listed on the application form. Work must remain on display until the end of the exhibit.
To submit artworks for consideration, download the form at www.sbarts.org/the-gallery. Complete the form online or scan the printed document and submit by email along with jpegs of artwork; or print the form and submit by mail along with a CD disc of images labelled with your name, address, phone, and email address.
Mail to: South Brunswick Arts Commission, Municipal Building, POB 190, Monmouth Junction 08852.
For questions or to submit by email, contact southbrunswickgallery@gmail.com.
